A woman faces several charges after police responded to a report of a stolen vehicle and subsequent disturbance.
Thunder Bay Police Service officers with the Primary Response Branch were dispatched to the area of the 600 block of James Street North after receiving a report of a stolen vehicle just before 11 p.m. on Thursday, June 20.
A subsequent 911 call was received indicating that a vehicle matching the description was in the parking lot of the Limbrick Street complex, and that the suspect was causing a disturbance.
Upon being asked by a resident to be quiet, the suspect attempted to assault that person. The suspect then drove the vehicle towards the individual, pinning them against a parked vehicle.
The suspect then drove away while being pursued by witnesses. One of the witnesses chased after the vehicle and was assaulted by the suspect when it stopped.
The suspect was arrested and subsequently transported to hospital.
Joanne BEARDY, 31, is charged with the following:
• Dangerous Operation of a Vehicle
• Assault
• Operation of a Vehicle while Prohibited
• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime over $5,000
• Theft of Motor Vehicle
• Mischief under $5,000
• Failure to Stop after Accident
• Assault with a Weapon x2
BEARDY appeared in court on Friday and has been remanded into custody with a future appearance date.